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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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